10 Cool Bridges from Around the World | Mental Floss 10 Cool Bridges from Around the World Like us on Facebook 1. The Moses Bridge, Netherlands Designed by architecture group RO & AD, The Moses Bridge is constructed out of Accoya wood, a hi-tech wood that is supposedly harder and more durable than some of the best tropical woods. It is treated with a nontoxic anti-fungal coating to maintain its split-the-water functionality. 2. Da Vinci Bridge, Norway A bridge designed by Leonardo da Vinci to span the Golden Horn in Istanbul has been built some 500 years later! Wild, right? The bridge now spans a motorway in the less exotic setting of Aas, a small town 20 miles north of Oslo, Norway. However, it is the first major civil engineering project to be built from da Vinci's drawings. Da Vinci first sketched the bridge for Sultan Bajazet II, but none of the Sultan’s engineers thought it could be done! 3. Henderson Waves, Singapore This nearly 900-foot pedestrian bridge is the highest of its kind in Singapore, connecting two parks.

The bridge has a wave-form made up of seven undulating curved steel ribs that alternately rise over and under its deck. The curved ribs form alcoves that function as shelters with seats within. 4. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge, England The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is sometimes referred to as the 'Blinking Eye Bridge' or the 'Winking Eye Bridge' due to its shape and its tilting method. It’s a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in England. Definitely one I need to check out ASAP. Such fun! 5. Rolling Bridge, England This 39-foot timber and steel bridge was built in 2004 to act as a walkway over a small section of London's Grand Union Canal. An innovative hydraulic system in the bridge's handrail allows it to retract and curl into an octagon, which it does every Friday at noon. 6. Slauerhoffbrug, Netherlands The Slauerhoffbrug, located in Leeuwarden, was designed by Van Driel Mechatronica and is a fully automatic bridge with the ability to sense and adapt to its surroundings. It’s very Terminator-like in its ability to quickly sense and transform to the position needed, allowing ships to pass.

You definitely don't want to get on this bridge's bad side! :-) 7. The Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge , Brazil Architect Alexandre Chan and structural engineer Mario Vila Verde, both from Rio de Janeiro, entered the idea of this bridge into a competition aiming to solve the problem of closing the gap between commuters and their homes. According to Chan, the idea was “to create a landmark for the enjoyment of the community as much as to simply traverse a body of water.” 8. The Millau Viaduct, France Designed by French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and British architect Norman Foster, the Millau Viaduct is the 12th highest bridge in the world, at 890 ft above the road deck. 9. Pythonbrug, Amsterdam If you’re wondering why you don’t see such works of art stateside, that’s because such a design wouldn't pass muster under the Americans With Disabilities Act, which sets a 5 percent limit on the grade of such structures. Well that, and maybe we don’t have the guts to build such a forward thinking structure? Yes, that’s a challenge folks! 10.

Oresund Bridge, Sweden The Oresund Bridge crosses the Oresund strait and joins Sweden with Denmark. It begins as a cable-stayed bridge in Sweden and ends as a tunnel in Denmark. A small artificial island was built around the tunnel's entrance to keep water from creeping in. 8 awe-inspiring bridges from around the world | Fox News Travel 8 awe-inspiring bridges from around the world From centuries-old historic constructions to ultra modern futuristic designs, these bridges are architectural feats that boggle the mind. bridge_Gateshead_Millennium Gateshead Millennium Bridge, England Pedestrians and cyclists can span the River Tyne in England on the world's first and only tilting bridge. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is sometimes referred to as the “Blinking Eye Bridge” or the “Winking Eye Bridge,” due to its shape. But visitor must check the schedule, as it is only periodically open for sightseers and for major events. One of the principal reasons for opening the bridge is to allow the royal ships of the British Navy access in and out of the waterway.

(AFP) bridge_Moses_Bridge Moses Bridge, Netherlands This amazing “sunken” bridge in the Netherlands gives visitors access to a 17th Century Dutch fort by literally parting the waters that surround the fort. Designed by RO & AD Architects, the bridge is constructed out of Accoya wood, a hi-tech wood that is supposedly harder and more durable than some of the best tropical woods. (RO & AD) bridge_Juscelino_Kubitschek Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge , Brazil Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge is a steel and concrete bridge that crosses Lake Paranoá in Brasília and connects the southern part of the lake with the central part of the city. Three large arches make up the bridge --with each crossing over the roadway midspan to land on the opposite side of the roadway. Radial cable stays between the roadway and the underside of each arch form a sort of tunnel for travelers. The road itself is three lanes in each direction, with a sidewalk on each side.

(AFP) bridge_Jiaozhou_Bay Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, Qingdao-Huangdao, China Opened in June 2011, the 26.4 mile long Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in northeastern Shandong Province, is the world’s longest bridge across water. Nearly 450,000 tons of steel was used in constructing the bridge, which is supported by more than 5,000 pillars. The massive bridge was designed to be strong enough to withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake, typhoons, or the impact of a 300,000-ton vessel. (AP) bridge_Oresund Oresund Bridge The Oresund Bridge crosses the Oresund strait and joins Sweden with Denmark. This marvel of ingenuity has a total length of 4.8 miles and was completed in 2000. The Oresund is a combined two-track rail and four-lane road bridge- tunnel. To prevent water from leaking in, a small artificial island was built around the tunnel's entrance.

(Reuters) bridge_Ponte_Sant_Angelo Ponte Sant' Angelo, Rome, Italy Ponte Sant’Angelo spans the Tiber River in Rome. The historic bridge is one of the eight stone bridges the Romans are known to have built over the Tiber between 200 B.C. and A.D. 260. Ponte Sant’ Angelo, originally named for Hadrian, the emperor who reigned during its construction, leads to his mausoleum, Castel Sant’ Angelo, a popular tourist attraction in Rome. Ten statues of angels line the now pedestrian-only bridge, commissioned by Pope Clement IX in 1669 from the famous artist Bernini. (iStock) bridge__Millau_Viaduct Millau Viaduct, France Designed by French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and British architect Norman Foster, the Millau Viaduct is the 12th highest bridge in the world, at 890 ft above the road deck. The cable-stayed road-bridge spans the valley of the river Tarn near Millau in southern France.

The project required about 127,000 cubic meters of concrete, 19,000 tones of steel for the reinforced concrete and 5,000 tones of pre-stressed steel for the cables and shrouds. (Reuters) bridge_henderson_waves2 Henderson Waves Bridge, Singapore The Henderson Waves Bridge, which connects the hilltops of Mount Faber Park and Telok Blangah Hill Park, are adorned with ribs that double as alcoves to provide shelter to the public. Visitors can look over the treetops, observe birds in their natural habitats, and admire the city’s skyline. At about 118 feet above street level, it is Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge. (Reuters) swingbridge photos on Flickr | Flickr 99+ Aotearoa (often translated as "land of the long white cloud") is the current Māori name for New Zealand, and is also used in New Zealand English.

It is unknown whether Māori had a name for the whole country before the arrival of Europeans, with Aotearoa originally referring to just the North Island This swing bridge is one of three and just part of the hike through the hooker valley that leads to Mt Cook. youtu.be/NuWJKVpGmfc Thanks for taking the time to make a comment, I really appreciate it and will always try to reciprocate with a visit back to your stream. See some more of my images here: THE SWING BRIDGE Many bridges span the River Tyne in Newcastle and here I was standing on the High Level Bridge looking down on the The Swing Bridge connecting Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, and lies between the Tyne Bridge and the High Level Bridge. The machine room, showing one of Armstrong's original three-cylinder oscillating hydraulic motors The hydraulic power still used to move the bridge is today derived from electrically driven pumps. These feed a hydraulic accumulator sunk into a 60 feet (18 m) shaft below the bridge; the water is then released under pressure which runs the machinery to turn the bridge. The mechanism used for this is still the same machinery originally installed by Armstrong.

It has an 281 feet (85.6 m) cantilevered span with a central axis of rotation able to move through 360° to allow vessels to pass on either side of it. The previous bridge on the site was demolished in 1868 to enable larger ships to move upstream to William Armstrong's works. The hydraulic Swing Bridge was designed and paid for by Armstrong, with work beginning in 1873. It was first used for road traffic on 15 June 1876 and opened for river traffic on 17 July 1876. The Swing Bridge stands on the site of the Old Tyne Bridges of 1270 and 1781, and probably of the Roman Pons Aelius. THE TYNE BRIDGE The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. It was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, who later designed the Forth Road Bridge, and was built by Dorman Long and Co. of Middlesbrough.

The bridge was officially opened on 10 October 1928 by King George V and has since become a defining symbol of Tyneside. It is ranked as the tenth tallest structure in the city. THE MILLENIUM BRIDGE Opened in 2002 The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in England between Gateshead's Quays arts quarter on the south bank, and the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank. The award-winning structure was conceived and designed by architects Wilkinson Eyre and structural engineers Gifford.[1] The bridge is sometimes referred to as the 'Blinking Eye Bridge'[2] or the 'Winking Eye Bridge'[3] due to its shape and its tilting method. In terms of height, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is slightly shorter than the neighbouring Tyne Bridge, and stands as the sixteenth tallest structure in the city.

Magnificent Bridges - Gateshead Millennium Bridge - JAZZ TRAVELS Posted By jai hanu on July 20, 2015 at 10:51am | Blog , Cities of England , England , Europe The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in England between Gateshead’s Quays arts quarter on the south bank, and the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank. Opened for public use in 2001, the award-winning structure was conceived and designed by architect Wilkinson Eyre and structural engineer Gifford. The bridge is sometimes referred to as the ‘Blinking Eye Bridge or the ‘Winking Eye Bridge due to its shape and its tilting method. In terms of height, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is slightly shorter than the neighbouring Tyne Bridge, and stands as the sixteenth tallest structure in the city. Design – Gateshead Millennium Bridge The bridge was lifted into place in one piece by the Asian Hercules II, one of the world’s largest floating cranes, on 20 November 2000.

It was opened to the public on 17 September 2001, and was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II on 7 May 2002. The bridge, which cost £22m to build, was part funded by the Millennium Commission and European Regional Development Fund. It was built by Volker Stevin. Six 45 cm (18 in) diameter hydraulic rams (three on each side, each powered by a 55 kW electric motor) rotate the bridge back on large bearings to allow small ships and boats (up to 25 m (82 ft) tall) to pass underneath. The bridge takes as little as 4.5 minutes to rotate through the full 40° from closed to open, depending on wind speed. Its appearance during this manoeuvre has led to it being nicknamed the “Blinking Eye Bridge”. The bridge has operated reliably since construction, opening to allow river traffic to pass. It also opens periodically for sightseers and for major events such as the Northumbrian Water University Boat Race and the Cutty Sark Tall Ships’ Race. One of the principal requirements for opening the bridge is to allow access to HMS Calliope where Royal Navy patrol boat HMS Example is based.

The construction of the bridge won the architects Wilkinson Eyre the 2002 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize and won Gifford the 2003 IStructE Supreme Award. In 2005, the bridge received the Outstanding Structure Award from International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE). Gateshead Millennium Bridge: World’s Only Tilting Bridge The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge spanning River Tyne in England between Gateshead’s Quays arts quarter on the south bank, and the Quayside of Newcastle on the north bank. The bridge is essentially two graceful curves, one forming the deck and the other supporting it, spanning between the two islands running parallel to the quaysides. To allow ships to pass underneath, this whole assembly rotates as a single, rigid structure. As the arch tilts lower, the pathway rises, each counterbalancing the other, and a pathway over the river is formed. The parabolic curves of the deck extend the 105m crossing distance to around 120m, giving enough extra length to provide the required clearance above the water.

The appearance of the bridge when in motion leads to it sometimes being called the ‘Blinking Eye Bridge’ or the ‘Winking Eye Bridge’ since its shape is akin to the blinking of an eye if seen from along the river. Visually elegant when static and in motion, the bridge offers a great spectacle during its operation. Gateshead Millennium Bridge Type – tilting, steel, electrically operated. Position: three quarters of a mile east of Tyne Bridge, between Newcastle and Gateshead. Grid Ref: NZ 264 640 The actual bridge was being constructed by Watson Steel of Bolton (the arch and deck, the former supporting the latter by means of steel cables), the opening mechanism in Sheffield while the frame was assembled locally at the Amec Yard at Wallsend. On 20 November 2000 the huge Dutch floating crane, Asian Hercules II brought the bridge up to the site between Gateshead and Newcastle quaysides. Many people congregated on the quaysides and on the Tyne Bridge to watch. Work then commenced to add the finishing touches which would enable the bridge to tilt to allow ships to pass.

The first tilting was on 28 June 2001 and the bridge opened to the public on 17 September 2001. Widespread praise and several awards have followed and the bridge has proved to be popular with the public. Together with the Baltic Center For Contemporary Art and the Sage Music Centre and other developments yet to be completed, Gateshead Quays has taken on a new lease of life and with the renovation and developments on the Newcastle side the riversides have become a popular leisure attraction after years of decay following the concentration of port facilities nearer the river mouth. Initially, cyclists and pedestrians were kept segregated, but now both paths across the bridge are open to pedestrians, often making it difficult for cyclists to ride over. Nevertheless, a welcome addition to the Tyneside Bridges. In 2012 the unsightly bollards were removed. These were originally installed to protect the bridge from ships but now thought unnecessary.

ICE Award Supreme Award for Structural Excellence 2003 Mick Henry, leader of Gateshead Council, remarked: “The Gateshead Millennium Bridge has become such a familiar part of our riverscape that it’s incredible to think that it’s only been here for ten years.” This iconic bridge and world’s first has received accolades aplenty, from the ICE Award Supreme Award for Structural Excellence in 2003 through to being shortlisted as one of ACEs Projects of the Century in 2013. We are so proud to have played such an important role in this fantastic project. Gateshead Millennium Bridge FACTS: The bridge was designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and engineers, Gifford and Partners. Built by Harbour and General. The bridge links new arts and cultural developments on Gateshead Quays on the south bank of the River Tyne with Newcastle Quayside on the north. It will use a world first tilting mechanism to open, turning on pivots. Its opening will resemble the opening and closing of a giant eyelid. It is the only purpose built bridge for cyclists across the river and joins two cross country riverside cycleways which are part of a national network. The bridge will pivot open for tall shipping to pass through.

It’s dimension It weighs more than 850 tonnes. Built on 19,000 tonnes of concrete plus 650 tonnes of steel re-inforcement. It has a total span of 413 feet (126 metres) wide and a manufactured tolerance of 1/8th of an inch (3mm). It rises 164 feet (50 metres) above river level and its foundations go down 98 feet (30 metres) to anchor it to the river bed. Opening time The bridge will open for shipping to pass through. The bridge uses a world first tilting mechanism to open, turning on pivots on both sides of the river to form a gateway arch. Its opening will resemble the opening and closing of a giant eyelid. Two concrete piers on each side of the river hide the massive hydraulic rams, pivots and motors which will open the bridge. Each opening or closing will take four minutes. It is powered by 8 electric motors totalling 440 kilowatts. The design is so energy efficient it costs just £3.60 each time it opens.

Participants GETTING THERE – Gateshead Millennium Bridge By Air A global city, London is extremely well-connected to the rest of the world by air with daily flights operating to and from hundreds of destinations. London is served by 5 airports with the busiest and more important ones being Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. London Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and about 100 international airlines operate flights in and out of the airport. Heathrow is located in the Hillingdon area of West London and is easily accessible by public transport like bus, trains and London Underground. By Bus Bus services to several domestic and international destinations operate to and from London at the Victoria Coach Station and other stations. Travelling by bus is a popular option especially for budget travelers. By Train Being the hub of the British Rail Network, London is served by frequent train services from other cities in the country. London is also well-connected by rail to other cities in Europe such as Paris, Brussels, Berlin, and Amsterdam, among others. The Eurostar high-speed railway service connects London to Paris and Brussels and operates from the St. Pancras International Station. Road/Self Drive UK’s excellent road network links London to other cities in the country.

The roads make for a fantastic drive and you can catch glimpses of the beautiful English countryside. ACCOMMODATION : BOOK YOUR HOTEL AS PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY, Gateshead Millennium Bridge: There are many good hotel and resorts in UK, we have given a below quick link to Book Hotels. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE WEB SITE: Have A Nice Time In Gateshead Millennium Bridge!!!… Related posts: List of most beautiful bridges in the world – VKool.com LifeStyle 2939 views Bridges have had a long history. Most of them are designed for people on foot, on bike, car; others are for use by trains or boats. Some long bridges connect 2 continents; others are famous for their histories and cultural interest they inspire; many are well-known for their height or length and a lot more. Check out this list of most beautiful bridges in the world that wow you and take your breath away. List Of Most Beautiful Bridges In The World That Take Your Breath Away 1. Khaju Bridge The Khaju Bridge in Iran built in the 17th century is a fantastic bridge. It has many sluice gates under distinctive intersecting archways and is decorated with rich colored tiles.

There are 2 large pavilions at the center of the Bridge, called Prince Parlors, and they are reserved for the Shah. Read more: Ways To Enjoy Life 2. Bridge Of Sighs Bridge Of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) was built in the 19th century by Lord Byron. This is a limestone bridge that was across Rio di Palazzo in order to connect the Doge’s prison with an interrogation room. Supposedly, when prisoners looked out the windows, they would sigh before their imprisonment, execution or torture. In reality, Doge’s prison only held small time criminals and the Bridge of Sighs was built in 1600s by Antonio Contino. It is thought that if people kissed on a gondola under the Bridge, their love could last forever. 3. Pont Du Gard Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman masterpiece. It was not built for the human transport purpose. Instead, it’s part of an aqueduct system to carry water about 30 miles to an ancient city that now is Nîmes. The bridge was built by Marcus (63 BC – 12 BC).

Some of the bridge’s stones weigh up about 6 tons and they were cut to fit with each other with no any mortar. It is said that Pont du Gard is the highest one of the Roman aqueduct bridges. It was also added to UNESCO’s list of World wonders for its historical values. Today, Pont du Gard is one of most popular tourist attractions in France that has attracted many attentions of artistic visitors in the world. For tourists who have the fear of flying, read: Overcome Fear Of Flying 4. Iron Bridge The Iron Bridge in England is not a particularly ornate or large bridge, but something of this bridge make it become unique – this is the first bridge built completely with cast iron. The bridge was designed in the 18th century by the architect Prichard. At first, he wanted to design a one-arch bridge which could allow boats to pass underneath; yet he died before the bridge was completed. The bridge was built with 363 tones of cast iron and about 800 castings. This bridge includes 5-arch ribs. It took 3 months to range all parts together. 5.

Covered Bridges Pisgah Covered Bridge in, North Carolina was washed away in 2003 by a serious flood, but it was rebuilt with 90 percent of the original wood. Now, it is one of the 2 historic covered bridges left in this state. Covered bridges look simple because they have enclosed roof and sides. Before the bridges were well-known by the films in 1995, the names Tunnels of Love or Kissing Bridges have been the joy and pride of many towns across Northern America and Europe where over 10,000 of these bridges were made. 6. The Wind & Rain Bridges The Wind & Rain Bridges are the most beautiful bridges built by a minority ethnic group in China named Dong. As these people live in valleys and lowlands with a lot of rivers, they are great bridge builders. The bridges are named Wind & Rain since these covered bridges can allow people to cross rivers and protect them against natural elements. Especially, the Dong group did not use rivets or nails to build the bridges. Instead of that, they dovetailed all the wood. One of the largest, the most fantastic bridge among them is Chenyang Bridge that spans Linxi River near a village of the Dong people.

The bridge now is nearly 100 years old. Like other Wind & Rain Bridges, this one was also built with no single nail. 7. Ponte Vecchio The bridge spanning cross the Arno River, Italy is a beautiful medieval bridge. Actually, it is not only a normal bridge, but also a marketplace, a street, and Florence’s landmark. The Ponte Vecchio was built the first time in 1345 and then an old span was repaired. To finance this bridge, many roadways were rented, especially tanners, butchers to hawk the wares. Related to the building of the Ponte Vecchio, this is the birth of the word “bankruptcy”. It is said that “bankruptcy” came from the bridge when a seller couldn’t pay his debt. The table – banco the merchant used to sell wares was broken – rotto. So, the seller had no table – bancorotto, and he was bankrupt. Discover more great places to travel, search for: 17 Most Amazing Places To Visit In Europe 8. Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge started to be designed by John Roebling in 1855 and had been the longest suspension bridge.

Today, the Bridge is a main crossing of the East river. This is the greatest heavily trafficked bridges people built until now. The truth is that it took Jon Roebling over 14 years in order to get the agreement of the city for building this bridge. After Roebling got the approval, Roebling surveyed a site and his foot unfortunately was crushed as an accident. He then died of tetanus about 3 weeks before a planned groundbreaking. Washington Roebling, John Roebling’s son took over this project. Keep reading: Travel Safety Tips 9. Tower Bridge England is famous for Tower Bridge but don’t you know that this country is also known with terrible traffic jam problems? Actually, these problems happened at the 19th century and that was the reason why Tower Bridge was built. The Tower Bridge construction began in 1886 by John Wolfe Barry and Horace Jones. The first design was a bridge with 2 towers that were built on piers, thus the bridge would not interfere with port facilities. One year after the construction began, Jones died. George Stevenson and Barry modified some changes in the design. For instance, the bridge had ornate Gothic style, instead of the brick facade design.

In 1894, when the bridge opened, the public was aghast. Over time, the public in the world warmed up to this bridge. Now, the bridge becomes the most recognizable landmarks of London, England. 10. Golden Gate Bridge If you love Hollywood films , you can see the Golden Gate Bridge has featured in many films such as Godzilla (2014), The Internship (2013), The Internship (2013), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), The Book of Eli (2010), Boys and Girls (2000) and hundreds of other films. Recommended reading: Best Action Movies Of All Time There is one of the recognized symbols of California, U.S. It is also considered one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937 and had the longest suspension bridge main span at 4,200 feet. 11. Nanpu Bridge Nanpu Bridge is known as one of the most innovative, funky spiral bridge design in the world. It opened in 1991. The designers of Nanpu Bridge came up with novel ideas to save space.

It has the main span of 428 meters and become the 57th longest cable-stayed bridge. 12. Pearl Bridge This is a great bridge with the longest central span of with 1,991m that open to the public in 1998. The Pearl is 1 of the main links of the Honshū-Shikoku Bridge that created 3 routes across the Inland Sea. The Pearl Bridge stood a real test of strength even before the bridge completed when it was survived the Kobe Earthquake in January, 1995. Recommended reading: Holiday Travel Tips 13. Tsing Ma Bridge This is the ninth longest span suspension bridge in the world, and became the 2nd longest at time of completion. The bridge features 2 decks and carry both rail and road traffic. No walkway is designed for this bridge. The wide deck of the bridge carries 6 lanes of automobile traffic with 3 lanes in each direction. The bridge’s lower level has 2 rail tracks and 2 sheltered carriageways that are used for traffic lanes and maintenance access when severe typhoons strike the city Hong Kong. Read on: Beautiful Island Countries 14.

Gateshead Millennium Bridge Referred as ‘Winking Eye Bridge’ or the ‘Blinking Eye Bridge’ because of its tilting method and its shape, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is the first and only tilting bridge in the world until now. And the most awesome thing about the bridge is that bikers and pedestrians crossing the Tyne River can see it as if a winking eye whenever it is lowered or raised. The bridge opened in September, 2001. 15. Sydney Harbor Bridge Sydney Harbor Bridge is one of the most attractive tourist spots along with the Opera House and the Sydney harbor in Sydney. It is about 2.4 kilometers in length and has 28 panel-arches. The bridge was designed to connect the North Shore and the Central Business District. It is the 6th longest spanning-arched bridge in the world and becomes the centre of attraction for magnificent firework display on special holidays like New Year’s Eve. Above is a list of most beautiful bridges in the world, including 15 wonders with their particular features. To discover more the best things in the world, visit the category of Lifestyle in the Vkool site .

For any comment about this post, show it at the bottom of the page and I’m always ready to respond to you. World's 20 most spectacular bridges - Rediff.com Business Rediff.com » Business » World's 20 most spectacular bridges World's 20 most spectacular bridges Last updated on: June 15, 2011 10:43 IST World's 20 most spectacular bridges Next It has taken years of hard work and millions of dollars to build these architectural and infrastructural marvels. Here's a look at the world's most amazing bridges, which are breathtakingly beautiful and have considerably reduced distances between cities across the globe. Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, United States) The Golden Gate Bridge hailed as one of the modern wonders of the world. A suspension bridge that connects San Francisco to Marin County, it was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937. It is now second longest suspension bridge main span in the United States. It took four years to build this stunning bridge. The project cost more than $35 million. Click NEXT to read on Image: Golden Gate Bridge.

Sydney Harbour Bridge (Sydney, Australia) Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world's largest steel arch bridge. The bridge across Sydney Harbour carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. Nicknamed 'The Coat Hanger' because of its arch-based design, the bridge offers scenic views of the harbour and the Sydney Opera House. According to the Guinness World Records, it is the world's widest long-span bridge and the fifth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world. The construction began in 1923 and was completed in 1932. It cost $10 million to build this architectural marvel. Click NEXT to read on . . . Image: Sydney Harbour Bridge. Prev Next Gateshead Millenium Bridge (Gateshead, England) The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in England. The award-winning project was designed by architect Wilkinson Eyre and structural engineer Gifford. The bridge is also referred as 'Blinking Eye Bridge' or the 'Winking Eye Bridge' due to its shape and its tilting method.

The bridge was lifted and place in one piece by the Asian Hercules II, one of the world's largest floating cranes in 2000. It cost 22 million pounds to build this architectural masterpiece. Click NEXT to read on . . . Image: Gateshead Millenium Bridge. Tsing Ma Bridge (Hong Kong, China) The Tsing Ma Bridge is the world's seventh-longest span suspension bridge. The bridge is named after two of the islands at its ends, Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. It has two decks and carries both road and rail traffic, which also makes it the largest suspension bridge of this type. The 41 metres (135 ft) wide bridge deck carries six lanes of automobile traffic, with three lanes in each direction. The lower level contains two rail tracks. The construction began in May 1992. It took five years to complete the bridge, which cost HK$7.2 billion. Click NEXT to read on . . . Image: Tsing Ma Bridge. Prev Next Pont du Gard aqueduct (France) The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gard River in southern France. It is the highest of all Roman aqueduct bridges.

It is part of a 50 kilometre long aqueduct that runs between Uzes and Nimes in the South of France. The aqueduct was constructed by the Romans in the 1st century AD. UNESCO added it to the list of World Heritage Sites in 1985. Built at a cost of 32 million euros, it is one of France's most popular tourist attractions. Click NEXT to read on . . . Image: Pont du Gard aqueduct. Prev Next Royal Gorge Bridge (Canon City, Colorado) An engineering marvel, the Royal Gorge Bridge built in 1929 is a tourist attraction near Canon City, Colorado, within a 360-acre theme park. Built at a cost of $350,000, it held the record of the highest bridge in the world from 1929 until 2003. The bridge deck hangs 955 feet (291 metres) above the Arkansas River. From the deck of the world's highest suspension bridge, and special lookout points around the park, guests are treated to a 360 degree view of blue sky and mountains.

An added attraction is the Royal Rush Sky coaster, one of the world's scariest sky coaster. Click NEXT to read on . . . Image: Royal Gorge Bridge. span photos on Flickr | Flickr To compliment the previous shot, I thought I would show this nearby bridge which spans the infant River Lune below Davy Bank. Built centuries before the nearby Lowgill Viaduct, this ancient bridge affords necessary passage from Dillicar and Firbank in Westmorland to Howgill in the Historic County of the West Riding of Yorkshire, now in the administrative County of Cumbria. This bridge is narrow; the last Miller at the nearby Corn Mill had a special trailer built, narrow at the base and widening at a height to clear the parapets. My previous car was too wide to pass over! Records relating to its upkeep and repair go back a long time. Its arches are not symmetrical which, to me, adds to its charm. Looking through the arches glimpses can be seen of the lovely Howgill Fells, in this scene showing signs of the winter snow.

Taken at Crook of Lune Bridge, Davy Bank, Dillicar, Lowgill THE SWING BRIDGE Many bridges span the River Tyne in Newcastle and here I was standing on the High Level Bridge looking down on the The Swing Bridge connecting Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, and lies between the Tyne Bridge and the High Level Bridge. The machine room, showing one of Armstrong's original three-cylinder oscillating hydraulic motors The hydraulic power still used to move the bridge is today derived from electrically driven pumps. These feed a hydraulic accumulator sunk into a 60 feet (18 m) shaft below the bridge; the water is then released under pressure which runs the machinery to turn the bridge. The mechanism used for this is still the same machinery originally installed by Armstrong. It has an 281 feet (85.6 m) cantilevered span with a central axis of rotation able to move through 360° to allow vessels to pass on either side of it. The previous bridge on the site was demolished in 1868 to enable larger ships to move upstream to William Armstrong's works. The hydraulic Swing Bridge was designed and paid for by Armstrong, with work beginning in 1873.

It was first used for road traffic on 15 June 1876 and opened for river traffic on 17 July 1876. The Swing Bridge stands on the site of the Old Tyne Bridges of 1270 and 1781, and probably of the Roman Pons Aelius. THE TYNE BRIDGE The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. It was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, who later designed the Forth Road Bridge, and was built by Dorman Long and Co. of Middlesbrough. The bridge was officially opened on 10 October 1928 by King George V and has since become a defining symbol of Tyneside. It is ranked as the tenth tallest structure in the city. THE MILLENIUM BRIDGE Opened in 2002 The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in England between Gateshead's Quays arts quarter on the south bank, and the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank.

The award-winning structure was conceived and designed by architects Wilkinson Eyre and structural engineers Gifford.[1] The bridge is sometimes referred to as the 'Blinking Eye Bridge'[2] or the 'Winking Eye Bridge'[3] due to its shape and its tilting method. In terms of height, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is slightly shorter than the neighbouring Tyne Bridge, and stands as the sixteenth tallest structure in the city. The Siuslaw River Bridge. Florence, Oregon. The Siuslaw River Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Siuslaw River on U.S. Route 101 in Florence, Oregon. It was designed by Conde McCullough, built by the Mercer-Fraser Company of Eureka, California, and funded by the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works (later renamed the Public Works Administration). It opened in 1936. The bridge's total length is 1,568 feet (478 m). When open, the 140-foot (43 m) double-leaf bascule provides 110 feet (34 m) of horizontal clearance for boat traffic.

The bascule section is flanked by two 154-foot (47 m) reinforced concrete tied arches, identical to those used in the original Alsea Bay Bridge. Four Art Deco-style obelisks house mechanical equipment as well as living quarters for the bridge operator. The total cost of the bridge was $527,000. (source: Wikipedia)

Question: The Bridge referred to locally as The Blinking Eye Bridge, or the Winking Eye Bridge spans which river?
Answer: TYNE